Eric Greitens

Eric Greitens
56th Governor of Missouri
In office January 9, 2017 – June 1, 2018
Lieutenant	Mike Parson
Preceded by	Jay Nixon
Succeeded by	Mike Parson
Personal details
Born	Eric Robert Greitens (1974-04-10) April 10, 1974 (age 50) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Sheena Chestnut ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	2
Alma mater	Duke University Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Website	Official website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	2001–2017
Rank	Lieutenant Commander
Commands	Joint Special Operations Task Unit Mark V Special Operations Craft Detachment Al Qaeda Targeting Cell
Awards	Bronze Star Purple Heart Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Eric Robert Greitens (born April 10, 1974) is an American politician, author, humanitarian, and former Navy SEAL. He is the 56th Governor of the state of Missouri from January 9, 2017 until his resignation in June 1, 2018.^[1] Greitens is the Former President and founder of The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization for veterans.^[2]

On March 22, 2021, Greitens announced that he would be running for the United States Senate in the 2022 U.S. Senate elections.^[3] He lost the nomination to Eric S. Schmitt in the August primaries.^[4]

1. ↑ "Politically Speaking: Eric Greitens on his latest mission to become Missouri's next governor". St. Louis Public Radio.
2. ↑ "Daily show hosts Missouri governor hopeful Eric Greitens". Riverfront Times. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
3. ↑ "Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt's seat". FOX 2. 2021-03-22. Archived from the original on 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ↑ Missouri Primary Election Results at NPR